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No-Confidence Motion Against the Speaker

No-Confidence Against the Speaker Explained: Procedure, Powers and Parliamentary Ethics

Introduction In a parliamentary democracy, the Speaker occupies a uniquely powerful yet impartial position. The Speaker is expected to rise above party politics and act as the guardian of legislative propriety. However, when members of the House believe that this neutrality has been compromised, they may attempt to challenge the Speaker’s authority through a formal…

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Vice President’s Role in Rajya Sabha Decorum

Introduction The Vice President of India, as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, plays a crucial role in maintaining parliamentary decorum and ensuring the smooth functioning of legislative proceedings. The Rajya Sabha, as the upper house of Parliament, serves as a platform for deliberation, review, and constructive debate on legislative matters. Given the complexity…

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